An attorney can only represent one party in a divorce, even if the divorce is uncontested. Therefore, we can only represent one spouse and cannot give the other (unrepresented) spouse legal advice. The settlement paperwork we prepare will list all assets, property and debts of the parties, will show how the assets and liabilities are being divided in the divorce, and the financial obligations of each spouse, such as child support and maintenance, if applicable. The other spouse may, but is not required to, retain a lawyer to review the settlement paperwork, if he or she wishes.
The difference between marital property and non-marital property can be nuanced, depending on the situation. For example, marital property usually includes assets and debts either spouse acquired during the marriage, regardless of
